EU Defence Commissioner Says Peacetime Rules Must Be Overhauled
Andrius Kubilius calls for a new "European architecture" of collective defence, arguing that procedures designed for peacetime no longer meet current security needs.
The European Union must review rules that were designed for peacetime and build a much stronger "European architecture" of collective defence capable of deterring threats to the continent, according to Andrius Kubilius, the EU official overseeing defence matters, as reported by Ukrinform.
Kubilius said that existing regulations governing defence procurement and cooperation were created under different circumstances and are no longer adequate given the current security environment in Europe, according to the report.
He called for simplifying EU defence procedures as part of a broader effort to strengthen the bloc's collective ability to respond to and deter security threats, Ukrinform reported.
The comments come amid ongoing discussions within the EU about how to bolster defence capabilities and streamline decision-making processes related to military cooperation and procurement among member states.
Further details on specific proposals or a timeline for implementing changes to EU defence rules were not immediately available.
Sources
- Rules designed for peacetime no longer work — Kubilius on simplifying EU defence procedures — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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